More than half of Australia’s media and creative workers are “extremely concerned” about the rise of artificial intelligence, and almost all believe the government needs to take a stronger role in regulating its use, according to a survey of members of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance released on Monday.
And for Cooper Mortlock, the latter is more than just a possibility. The Sydney-based voice artist claims it has already happened to him.In December 2022, Mortlock landed a steady gig as one of five voice artists working on an animated online series. He signed a contract for 52 episodes to be recorded over 12 months.
There are plenty of advocates in the entertainment industry for the value of AI as a tool to enhance creativity. But the Hollywood unions argued with some success last year that it needs to be used with the consent and compensation of performers. And that is not always the case.